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A review by literarylover37
Over-Scheduled Andrew by Ashley Spires
4.0
I received this book from Random House via Netgalley in exchange for a review.
Andrew joins theater wanting to be a part of the school play. He then subsequently joins nearly a dozen other clubs and activities, all for very good reasons. However, he soon learns the dangers that come with having so packed a schedule!
This book is very appropriate for what seems to be becoming a larger problem for many families. It seems as though many families are losing an appreciation for un-scheduled time and the importance that free play has on kids. I liked that this book showed how doing too much can lead to not having satisfaction with any, as well as the negative health effects that come with over-doing. I also liked that his friend Edie (who I mistakenly thought was Eddie until I saw the illustration of her in a dress!) was there for him and didn't get upset when his over-scheduling left them with little to no time together. The pictures are bright, clean, and fun and the little higher level jokes in there for the adults (Stella, etc) will resonate with adults as well. All in all, a wonderful little book to address a relevant issue.
Andrew joins theater wanting to be a part of the school play. He then subsequently joins nearly a dozen other clubs and activities, all for very good reasons. However, he soon learns the dangers that come with having so packed a schedule!
This book is very appropriate for what seems to be becoming a larger problem for many families. It seems as though many families are losing an appreciation for un-scheduled time and the importance that free play has on kids. I liked that this book showed how doing too much can lead to not having satisfaction with any, as well as the negative health effects that come with over-doing. I also liked that his friend Edie (who I mistakenly thought was Eddie until I saw the illustration of her in a dress!) was there for him and didn't get upset when his over-scheduling left them with little to no time together. The pictures are bright, clean, and fun and the little higher level jokes in there for the adults (Stella, etc) will resonate with adults as well. All in all, a wonderful little book to address a relevant issue.